Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

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This week we’re taking a boat ride to New York City with Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan. We discuss the absurdity of the film's plot, the mishandling of Jason in a city setting, and the film's questionable production choices. In this episode's b-side, we delve into the requirements of U.S. Navy swim qualifications, question the franchise's consistency, and speculate on a potential reboot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:08.

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Discussion | Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

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Previous Episodes

127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)

167: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

213: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)

254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

295: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

B-side

John Wayne - Swimming Lesson

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